Renault Wind 2010–2013 car dimensions: 3833 mm long, 1689 mm wide and 1381 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,131 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 270 litres.
Sports seats with integrated headrests and height adjustment come standard, along with a leather-trimmed height-adjustable steering wheel. Manual air conditioning is fitted across the range, with climate control available on higher grades. Cruise control and speed limiter are standard. The audio system is a CD player with MP3 and aux input. Bluetooth and USB appear on upper trims. Rear parking sensors are offered as an option. No advanced driver aids such as emergency braking, blind spot warning or lane keep are listed.
Boot volume stays at 270 litres with the roof up or down thanks to the pivoting hardtop design. Four fixing points help secure loads.
Towing is prohibited. Payload sits around 210 kg once kerb weight is subtracted from gross vehicle weight. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages appear in the equipment lists.
The two-seater cabin feels snug and sporty with enveloping seats that have extra lateral support and integrated headrests. Seats are height-adjustable. A height-adjustable leather steering wheel and aluminium pedals add to the driving position. Manual air conditioning is standard, with climate control on higher grades. Chrome-ringed instruments sit under a translucent cowl and fall readily to hand. Storage includes a 12-litre rear bulkhead cubby plus a constant 270-litre boot.
Combined fuel use 6.3 l/100 km (145 g/km CO2) on 1.2 TCe 100. 6.9 l/100 km (160 g/km CO2) on 1.6 VVT 133
Service interval 20 000 km or 2 years for TCe 100. 30 000 km or 2 years for 1.6
Timing belt change every 120 000 km or 6 years
Standard kit: ABS with EBD, emergency brake assist, ESC with understeer control, front airbags, head/thorax side airbags
Fixed roll hoop in rear pillars plus reinforced windscreen frame for rollover protection
3-year / 100 000-mile warranty
Fuel economy is modest for a lightweight two-seater. The 1.2-litre turbo returns a combined 6.3 l/100 km and 145 g/km CO2. The 1.6-litre naturally aspirated unit is thirstier at 6.9 l/100 km and 160 g/km CO2. Both are Euro 5 petrol engines paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. Tank capacity is 40 litres.
Routine servicing is straightforward. Oil and filter changes fall every 20 000 km or two years on the turbo and every 30 000 km or two years on the 1.6. The cambelt is due at 120 000 km or six years. Extended service contracts were offered covering up to 120 000 km.
Safety equipment is comprehensive for the class. ABS with electronic brake-force distribution, emergency brake assist and ESC with understeer control are standard. Four airbags (front plus head/thorax side) protect occupants, backed by pretensioners and load limiters. A fixed roll hoop and strengthened windscreen surround give rollover protection. No official Euro NCAP star rating was published.
Keeping the car is simple thanks to its light weight and shared Twingo/Clio underpinnings. The unique rotating hardtop keeps boot space fixed at 270 litres whether open or closed. Regular checks of the roof mechanism, ball joints and coil springs help maintain reliability on this low-volume model.
Length 3833 mm, Width 1689 mm, Height 1381 mm, Wheelbase 2368 mm (Wind 2010–2013)
Sources: manufacturer data, Renault UK 2011 brochure and official press kit July 2010.